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In more positive news, Borek Dockal missed the game because his wife Kamila was giving birth to their second child. Congratulations to the Dockals and somebody get that kid into the US Youth system quick.

Collin Martin, of Minnesota United, came out ahead of the Loons’ loss to Dallas. This once again makes MLS the only top-tier men’s league in the US with an openly gay player, but doesn’t even come close to the representation achieved by most women’s leagues.

In the greatest upset in World Cup history, Russia beat Spain on penalties. In fairness, the Russians were the only team to have scored goals at the end of extra time.

Not to be out done Croatia-Denmark also went to penalties when Luka Modrić failed to convert a penalty in extra time. In the end it didn’t matter though, as Danijel Subašić stopped three to give the Croatians the win.

Author: Jim O'Leary
Jim started writing for PSP around the same time the Union announced they were looking to hire a Chief Tattoo Officer. Those two facts probably aren't related, but what if they were? He's on twitter @thejimoleary, but be warned it's only about 60% soccer.